Aeronautics Department

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Aeronautics Department

The Dream of Flight

Aeronautics Department

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Aeronautics Department

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Aeronautics Department

Opportunity Abounds

Aeronautics Department

Next Step? Pro Pilot

Aeronautics Department

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Aeronautics Department

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Welcome

Established in the 1940s, the Mt. SAC Aeronautics program is the largest two-year
aviation program in California and is nationally recognized as one of the best. Whether
you want to become a commercial or helicopter pilot, military aviator or remote pilot
operator, air traffic controller or airport manager, our degree program helps students
develop top-notch skills needed for successful careers in aeronautics.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Mt. SAC’s Aeronautics Program

INDUSTRY-CONNECTED FACULTY: Our professors offer real-world, diverse career experience within the aviation industry
and are able to connect our students to working professionals for internship and job
opportunities during the program and after graduating.

IN-DEPTH LEARNING WITH HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT: Our classes combine lecture with hands-on training using the latest flight simulators,
air traffic control towers simulator and radar system, in addition to …

MORE AIRPLANES: We have seven flyable aircraft that are housed at Brackett Field in La Verne, available
for students who are interested in learning to fly. Last year, the program welcomed
a new aircraft used for emergency maneuver training, and with this addition, it makes
us the only Aeronautics program in California to offer tailwheel training, which allows
a pilot to fly in Alaska and other countries.

MORE ROBUST PROGRAMS AND ENDORSEMENTS: In addition to a commercial flight degree, we offer one of the original 12 air traffic
control (ATC) college programs in the United States, and we are one of only two schools
in California with ATC. We’ve partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration since
1997 to prepare students, under the training of professional air traffic controllers, in
this field.

AWARD-WINNING STUDENT CLUBS: Students continue to learn outside of the classroom by getting involved in our award-winning
student organizations, including our nationally-recognized championship Flying Team,
active student chapter of Women in Aviation International (19 percent of our graduating
students are female, compared to the national average of 6 percent) and the Student
Air Traffic Controllers Association (SATCA). Not only do these organizations offer exceptional
professional experience, but they also allow our students to apply for scholarships
and connect with our industry expert alumni.

Air Traffic Control This curriculum meets the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration Air
Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Under an educational partnership
agreement with the FAA, this CTI program prepares students for broad-based aviation
careers. Students completing this CTI program may be recommended by the college for
hiring by the FAA as air traffic controllers. There are no prerequisites or enrollment
limitations.

Commercial Flight The Commercial Flight curriculum prepares students for careers as aircraft pilots
as well as related ground occupations in aviation. Students have the opportunity for
optional flight training with commensurate college credit. The pilot license is not
required for graduation but it is desirable for career advancement.